Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Vfr 800 A 5 (2006)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Honda VFR 800 A-5 has a first-time pass rate of 78.6%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, and 17.1% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a figure worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example. The petrol version's pass rate of 76.6% suggests these machines need reasonable attention to stay road-legal.

At a median mileage of 16,955 miles for an 18-year-old bike, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're averaging 1.47 failures and 5.1 advisories per test, pointing to wear and minor corrosion issues rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, exhaust security, and any history of impact damage, as these appear to be the common weak points.

We have limited data for the 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.47

Over 11 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–29k

For context

These stats describe 111 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (90%)	100	88.1%	1.6

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,955

typical

11,932

low mileage

28,731

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 vehicles fall between 11,932 and 28,731 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,932 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,932–28,731 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5s sit.

⚠ Over 38,786 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5s are still active.

45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.47

Avg failures per vehicle

5.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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